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The Board Members and I are often asked about the perks of being a food, wine and travel writer. However, it always seems we never have the time to answer with more than an abbreviated explanation.

So, we're asking our members and guests to join this blog to tell us all the ways they have found to make a living as food, wine and travel writers. We'll talk about the ways to build a reputation that can not only save money while you travel the world, but perhaps even earn a living at it.. And, when we feel we've said all there is to say, we'll compile a summary of what we've all learned from each other.

We see the completed blog being extremely helpful to the student wanting to break into this rewarding occupation. And, we're certain that all our members will profit from the shared knowledge.

Patricia Anis
Executive Director
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Percs & Comps
When a perk is not necessarily a "comp."

On a recent trip to the Copper Canyon of Chihuahua, Mexico, I visited a unique winery.

The Misión Winery and Hotel is in the small mile-high community of Cerocahui.

The trip was comped. The wine shown was bought (about $25 US). The "perk" was being able to savor this fine wine as I enjoyed the awesome experience of the Copper Canyon.








An article on this trip is now published in IFWTWA's web magazine--Global Writes.

Some of the perks (comps) on this trip were provided by AeroMexico Airline, The State of Chihuahua, Mexico and Mexico Tourism.

photos: Misión Church and Cross, Misión Rojo (Red)Wine, Sergio on Winery Tour.

All photographs © John Lamkin

John Lamkin
Freelance Travel Journalist & Photographer
Member of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association
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posted by Juan Galan (aka John Lamkin)  Sunday, June 28, 2009

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Woodstock VT Took Us to Long Trail Beer


Long Trail Beer


It is easy to picture me sipping cold, freshly brewed Long Trail beer along the Ottaquechee River in Vermont's green Mountains.

This experience, learning about Long Trails environmentally conscious methods, was a delightful surprise during my recent visit to Vermont.

Now picture, Gail, Maralyn and Norm, who claim to be non-beer drinkers, trying all six tastes of the award winning beers. Later I spotted Gail leave Long Trail with two six-packs.

This story tells it all about how delicious Long Trail beer tastes. I loved the Blackberry Wheat, (healthy, too) the lighter Belgian White and golden colored Harvest Ale.

The ambiance and hospitality of the entire staff only added to the lovely May afternoon along the riverside.

Even during their humble beginnings, Long Trail was "green" before it became a buzzword.

For more information on their eco friendly facility, tours or ordering, visit
www. ECOBREW.NET.
Long Trail Brewing Company
Bridgewater Corners, Vermont 05035
(802) 672-5011


Brenda C. Hill
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Finalist in the Writing and Publishing category of the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, "$uccess, Your Path to a Successful Book."

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posted by Brenda  Wednesday, June 03, 2009

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